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Chasing the Dragon: One Woman's Struggle Against the Darkness of Hong Kong's Drug Den
The true story of how one woman's faith resulted in the conversion of hundreds of drug addicts, prostitues and hardened criminals in Hong Kong's infamous Walled City.
Paperback, 238 pages
Published
December 1st 2003
by Regal Books
(first published 1980)
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One of the most powerful books I have ever read and I feel that whoever reads this book will not come out the same. The story of Jackie Pullinger's missionary work is humbling, miraculous, and beautiful. She was a lone 20 year old baby-believer without a missionary society behind her, jumping into a mission field of prostitutes, gangs, and drug dealers. Though the 'Walled City' in Hong Kong, a semi-anarchic settlement, presents incredible challenges, she sees Jesus come through time after time i...more
This was an exciting book to see how the Holy Spirit moved and changed young men's lives in Hong Kong's Walled City in the 1980's. The first half was especially interesting as the author shows how many misconceptions she had about God and how He works. I really had a lot of chuckles because I had many of the same ideas from society in general and some churches in particular. It was encouraging to see how she was protected thru her adventures and "mistakes". Her story reminded me of "The Cross an...more
Not only is this book a biography of a remarkable and courageous young woman, but it gives a great portrait of the drug culture in Hong Kong's Walled City, as well as an excellent treatise of why tongues is still a vital spiritual gift to be exercised today.
I first read it at a Crossroads Discipleship Training School in Youth With A Mission. I have since recommended it to several others.
Want to see if you have what it takes to be an inner city missionary in another country? Want to know one way...more
I first read it at a Crossroads Discipleship Training School in Youth With A Mission. I have since recommended it to several others.
Want to see if you have what it takes to be an inner city missionary in another country? Want to know one way...more
Chasing the Dragon is a book which will simply blow you away. The incredible true story of Jackie Pullinger on answering the call of God in her life, and how through her the love of Jesus helped transform many peoples lives in the slums of the Walled City, Hong Kong. Jackie's perseverance and endurance is matched by her love and compassion for these people. To help enact tough positive change in an area compounded with a plethora of deep rooted problems and sin, Jackie put all her trust and hope...more
A very powerful read. It tells the true story of Jackie Pullinger, an English woman who, in her early 20s felt that God was telling her to go to Hong Kong as a missionary. She ends up in the notorious Walled City and spends her time reaching out to drug addicts and Triad (illegal gangs) members. Gradually she wins their trust and she tells them about Jesus and how he can help them with their addictions. She brings many to Christianity and opens several safe houses where these new Christians can...more
I read this book a decade ago, but the story has stuck with me for this long. It's the true story about a missionary to Hong Kong's encounter with God's incredible power. Through her ministry, dozens of opium addicts were miraculously converted to Christianity and subsequently delivered from their addictions without any of the physical and sometimes fatal withdrawls that they should have experienced. This book opened my eyes to the fact that God is still actively present in our lives and still d...more
It was hard for me to figure out whether to give this a three or a two. I am very happy that Pullinger is doing the work that she is doing, and it was good to read about the reasons she serves in the worst places in Hong Kong and the stories of those she interacts with there. But after a while the book got repetitive, and it seemed to be really overly focused on "everyone needs to speak in tongues to be in relationship with God". It never says that explicitly, but when you read the 20th story in...more
WOW, this woman is just amazing. She tells the story of how she was convinced God had called her to go to Hong Kong to share the Gospel ... and then WENT ... apart from any specific church sponsorship or mission board. God used her in absolutely spontaneous and miraculous ways to eventually reach drug addicts in the Walled City portion of Hong Kong. She tells her story with simple transparent faith and humor ... careful to include the fact that she made her share of mistakes that God was able t...more
Jan 20, 2011
Matt Schwabauer
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5 of 5 stars
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Jackie Pullinger is crazy and crazy in tune with God! From getting on a boat to Hong Kong without anyone to support her at her destination or supporting her from home to how she facilitated Christ's redemption of hundreds of drug addicts and Triad gangsters in the Walled City of Hong Kong. She went to one of the spiritually darkest places on the planet and God redeemed so many people through her! This book is uplifting, will greatly challenge your faith, and will make you ask yourself (if you ar...more
Nov 08, 2009
Pamela Barrett
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
To those stuggling with addiction.
Amazing journey into the depravity of Hong Kong's underground drug world. A place so dangerous that everytime she went there her life was at risk. That God not only protected Jackie, but gave her favor with the men and women lost behind it's walls is a miracle in its self. But the biggest miracle is that in the power of Jesus name, drug addicts were set free from addiction and went on to change this area forever.
I just remembered I read this book a few years ago before I even came to Christ and it really inspired me. Jackie Pullinger is an amazing woman with a mighty testimony. Truly a Spirit led woman who documents what God can do if we are willing and obedient. He comes and does things beyond our wildest dreams. He certainly used this woman to change a nation!
A book that changed my life when it first came out.
I had the chance to stay with Jackie at St Stephens while in Kowloon before they tore the Wallled City down. I went to a meeting inside the Walled City and gave my testimony to those gathered, it was an amazing experience.
And Miss Poon is an amazing character ....
I had the chance to stay with Jackie at St Stephens while in Kowloon before they tore the Wallled City down. I went to a meeting inside the Walled City and gave my testimony to those gathered, it was an amazing experience.
And Miss Poon is an amazing character ....
Jackie Pullinger tells her story in a very simple, straightforward and engaging way. I could hardly put the book down as she shares how one drug addict after another painless gave up heroin to follow Jesus in Hong Kong. Every missionary (and Christian) should read this amazing story of a life of service to the least of these.
This is an amazing account of the life of a woman called to minister to drug addicts and prostitutes in Asia. After reading this book I was so amazed by her ministry I gave it to two women who struggled with drug addition. It gave them hope that they could leave that lifestyle.
I really enjoy this book. I really admire people like the author, who gives their lives totally for Jesus. It is not easy to work with people who are gangsters and prostitutes. I know I do not have the love and patience to serve God in the way the author does. I read this book and is so engrossed in it.
This book is about a women who was one of the bravest people ever! This true story is of a missionary women who goes to some of the most dangerous places to reach some seriously dangerous people with the Gospel and makes an eternal difference in these people's lives.
Amazing true story of a single woman who trusted God so completely she headed off to Hong Kong & was used of the Lord to minister to hard core drug addicts, hardened criminals & prostitutes in HK's infamous Walled City! A real faith builder!
Inspiring true story of Jackie Pullinger. It is exciting to see how the power of the Holy Spirit delivered people from drug addiction; Dave Wilkerson shares the same experiences in "The Cross and the Switchblade".
I was amazed to see how this lady went into the Walled City and converted many drug addicts. I did think there was an over-emphasis that people needed to speak in tongues for their conversion which is why I only gave this 3 stars.
Wonderful story of a woman fully committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Be inspired by her perseverance and reliance on the power of the Holy Spirit to see lives changed.
I can't believe no-one has read this on goodreads! She practically single-handedly (well, also with some divine intervention :P) changed Hong Kong's triadic scene from grotesque orgies of money, black markets and gangs to a flourishing land of accepted Christianity! WOW to that. Kowloon City and ex-gangster now turned church deacons/pastors owe their lives to Pullinger's ministry in Hong Kong. The story isn't only spiritually filling, but compelling and written very emotionally and never slows d...more
Apr 06, 2012
Valerie
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this book has been on my mind again lately, should go back and read it again. i remember it being powerful when i read it quite a few years ago.
Apr 27, 2009
Graham
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3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to Graham by:
Gloria
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This was a very encouraging read.
I learned that I should pray more. Even about small things. I was very impressed by some of the simple and powerful truths she conveyed.
A challenging story. I loved reading about her heart for the poor and alienated. It was inspiring to see how she never gives up, just keeps pushing forward in positive action. Her faith in God's provision and care is also humbling and remarkable.
Although I'm not sure I see everything the same way she does, it's difficult to argue...more
I learned that I should pray more. Even about small things. I was very impressed by some of the simple and powerful truths she conveyed.
A challenging story. I loved reading about her heart for the poor and alienated. It was inspiring to see how she never gives up, just keeps pushing forward in positive action. Her faith in God's provision and care is also humbling and remarkable.
Although I'm not sure I see everything the same way she does, it's difficult to argue...more
Loved this book. Her storytelling is very clear and brings the characters and surroundings to life. All in all, a very inspiring read!
This is a fascinating story of a missionary in Hong Kong. There are some wild things going on, and it's inspiring.
One of the more amazing missionary stories I have ever heard or read.
One woman's struggle against the drakness of Hong Kong's drug dens. Inspiring
Reminded me of the importance of the Holy Spirits role and power in daily life.
this was on my recommendations and all the reviews here convinced me.
Drug addicts that were changed by Jackie Pullingers love and care.
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Jackie Pullinger is a British Protestant missionary to Hong Kong.
At the age of 22 she moved to Hong Kong and began to reach out to the people of the Walled City. Her ministry started with only a handful of people but has grown steadily over the last fifty years.
She founded the St. Stephen's Society, which is involved in drug rehabilitation in Hong Kong and the Philipines.
More about Jackie Pullinger...
At the age of 22 she moved to Hong Kong and began to reach out to the people of the Walled City. Her ministry started with only a handful of people but has grown steadily over the last fifty years.
She founded the St. Stephen's Society, which is involved in drug rehabilitation in Hong Kong and the Philipines.
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